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Inclusion Development Programme Primary and SecondarySupporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
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Inclusion Development Programme Primary and SecondarySupporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
First published in 2010
Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
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1The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Contents
About the Inclusion Development Programme 3
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
4
How to use this resource 5
Key elements of effective CPD 7
Structure of the course 8
Module 1 How do BESD develop 20
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESD
21
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
23
Module 4 What are the other sources of support 24
3The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
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About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
4 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
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Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
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The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
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The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
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Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
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Inclusion Development Programme Primary and SecondarySupporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
First published in 2010
Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Disclaimer
The Department for Children Schools and Families wishes to make it clear that the Department and its agents accept no responsibility for the actual content of any materials suggested as information sources in this publication whether these are in the form of printed publications or on a website
In these materials icons logos software products and websites are used for contextual and practical reasons Their use should not be interpreted as an endorsement of particular companies or their products
The websites referred to in these materials existed at the time of going to print
Please check all website references carefully to see if they have changed and substitute other references where appropriate
MED
IA P
LAN
T 0
2-20
10
1The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Contents
About the Inclusion Development Programme 3
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
4
How to use this resource 5
Key elements of effective CPD 7
Structure of the course 8
Module 1 How do BESD develop 20
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESD
21
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
23
Module 4 What are the other sources of support 24
3The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
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About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
4 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
5The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
6 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
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You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
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Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
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Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
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Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
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Inclusion Development Programme Primary and SecondarySupporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
First published in 2010
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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Contents
About the Inclusion Development Programme 3
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
4
How to use this resource 5
Key elements of effective CPD 7
Structure of the course 8
Module 1 How do BESD develop 20
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESD
21
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
23
Module 4 What are the other sources of support 24
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
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Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
6 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
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Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
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Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
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Please check all website references carefully to see if they have changed and substitute other references where appropriate
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Contents
About the Inclusion Development Programme 3
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
4
How to use this resource 5
Key elements of effective CPD 7
Structure of the course 8
Module 1 How do BESD develop 20
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESD
21
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
23
Module 4 What are the other sources of support 24
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About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
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Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
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How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
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Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
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The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
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You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
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The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
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Contents
About the Inclusion Development Programme 3
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)
4
How to use this resource 5
Key elements of effective CPD 7
Structure of the course 8
Module 1 How do BESD develop 20
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESD
21
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
23
Module 4 What are the other sources of support 24
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About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
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Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
5The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
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How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
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Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
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The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
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You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
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The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
3The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
About the Inclusion Development ProgrammeThe Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) is part of the Governmentrsquos strategy to improve outcomes for children with special educational needs and was first outlined in Removing Barriers to Achievement (0117-2004) It is a suite of materials aimed to support teachers teaching assistants and trainee teachers to increase their knowledge and skills in working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs (SEN) so that their quality first teaching is even more effective and that aspirations for the outcomes for this group of pupils can be raised The IDP should not replace specialist knowledge rather it is intended to support specialist advice and guidance
Previously published IDP resources are
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ndash An interactive resource to support headteachers leadership teams teachers and support staff (00070-2008DVD-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme Supporting children with speech language and communication needs Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00215-2008BKT-EN)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN)
bull Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting children on the autism spectrum Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (00040-2009BKT-EN)
All of these resources may be found at the National Strategies web area wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
4 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
5The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
6 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
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Introduction to the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD)The aims of this programme are to
bull improve outcomes for pupils with BESD
bull increase knowledge and understanding among professionals about the complex nature of BESD
bull share good practice so that professionals in mainstream schools can make adjustments to their policies practices procedures and curriculum that will enable more young people with BESD to benefit from a mainstream education
5The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
6 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
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The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
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You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
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My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
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Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
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Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
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Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
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Supporting pupils with BESD
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How to use this resourceThe Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) is available on DVD-ROM and on the National Strategies web area at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference00003-2010EPD-EN-01) There is also an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) IDP programme Supporting children with Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage This resource has a handbook and accompanying DVD-ROM and may also be viewed on wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00010-2010EPD-EN-01)
This resource may be used in a variety of ways and with a range of practitioners and professionals It is not a resource to be used only by the special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) and the SEN support team although it is recognised that the SENCO will be an important part of the leadership team which will drive and support the messages in the IDP
As with all good professional development obtaining a baseline of existing skills and knowledge in the area before starting the programme will allow professionals in local authorities schools and initial teacher training programmes to measure any gains upon completion of the programme and related activities which the local authority and school may wish to draw upon The self-evaluation checklist (file 51 in the library) enables learners headteachers SENCOs and leadership teams to assess skills and knowledge that already exist in the area of BESD in their school This should be completed before and after using the DVD or online materials The initial baseline information could be used by the school to draw up an audit of existing skills and from this devise an action plan which can be personalised to suit the needs of the school
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Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
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Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
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The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
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You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
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The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
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BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
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Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
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JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
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DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
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Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
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School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
6 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Using this resource via the webTo view this IDP resource on the National Strategies web area go to wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (search using the reference 00003-2010EPD-EN-01) Before you begin you may find it useful to set up an IDP folder on the desktop of your personal computer Here you can save key documents and set up a reflective learning journal which will allow you to record your learning as you proceed
7The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
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00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
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00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
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Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Key elements of effective CPDThe IDP requires school practitioners to adopt a learning approach which is a blend of activities and contexts in order to sustain effective professional learning The following approaches have been found to be key to the transfer of deep learning
bull ownership and a belief that this is something worth learning
bull clear goals and a sense of purpose (most effective when focused on goals that individual partners could not achieve alone)
bull collaboration (as distinct from networking)
bull adoption of coaching models for example co-coaching collaborative coaching and enquiry
bull specialist instruction
bull support from leadership (more powerful than the processes)
bull monitoring and evaluation
bull achievable ways of measuring success
(Ref Transferring Learning and Taking Innovation to Scale Cordingley P and Bell M (2009) Centre for the Use of Research amp Evidence in Education wwwcuree-pacctscom)
Effective CPD is likely to have a direct relationship with what teachers are doing in their own schools and classrooms uses external expertise linked to school-based activity and involves observation and feedback (especially teachers observing and learning from each other and from expert colleagues)
This course has been structured around a scenario which involves colleagues from both primary and secondary schools reflecting on their practice and sharing their expertise so that colleagues may learn and develop in a supportive learning community
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
8 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The e-learning materials and the video footage last approximately one-and-a-half hours however it is expected that schools will use the resource as part of their CPD to stimulate discussion about their policies and ethos in the way that they affect pupils with BESD
Structure of the courseThere are four areas of study Each area addresses a key question which many new teachers and teaching assistants may wish to consider and which many more experienced colleagues may wish to revisit The menu allows you to visit each of these questions in whichever order you prefer but essentially each unit builds upon the previous one A collaborative enquiry approach led by a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner is essential if staff are to gain a deeper understanding of the key questions The questions are
bull How do BESD develop
bull How can I improve provision for pupils with BESD in the classroom
bull How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectively
bull What are the other sources of support
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
9The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
You will be introduced to a set of fictional characters and the questions are answered through a scenario approach The situations are explored through a local area cluster meeting where a range of professionals meet to reflect upon approaches that they adopt when meeting the needs of pupils with BESD The professionals from both primary and secondary schools work in partnership to extend each otherrsquos understanding of BESD
When you enter the course you will see a Start tab Select Start and you will have a choice to either select Start or skip to the Introduction
When you select Start you will see a short animation which invites you to consider the underlying factors which can cause BESD You may like to view or show this animation with a group at the beginning of a professional development meeting
IntroductionBefore you enter the modules there is a seven-screen introduction which sets the scene and gives you further information about how this resource might help you in your specific role The roles identified in the lsquoWhatrsquos in it for mersquo page are
bull classroom teacher
bull teaching assistant
bull school leader
bull other professionals
The following tabs can be accessed throughout the course
bull Library
bull Glossary
bull Help
bull Exit
bull Menu
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
10 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
The practitionersYou will be introduced to four practitioners who will share their concerns at a local cluster meeting
MandeepMandeep has been a Year 4 primary school teacher for 18 months She is enthusiastic and her classroom skills and confidence are still growing She has always associated the BESD lsquolabelrsquo with lsquoacting outrsquo behaviour and pupils that she struggles to cope with She is beginning to realise that there are pupils with BESD who lsquoact inrsquo She is particularly concerned about a very quiet girl called Leanne
ZoeZoe is a newly qualified teacher (NQT) and teaches English in a secondary school Although she has a real enthusiasm for her subject she does experience challenges from lower-ability groups and often emerges from these groups utterly drained She particularly struggles with a boy called Josh Nearly every lesson involves a conflict as Josh breaks rules and Zoe attempts to manage his behaviour
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
11The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
BethBeth has been a teaching assistant in a primary school for three years She has mostly provided support for pupils who have literacy difficulties and has limited awareness and formal understanding of pupils with BESD This year she is supporting a pupil called Daniel Daniel has communication needs reading difficulties and often displays inappropriate behaviour
Beth is committed to helping Daniel but is finding it difficult to get the same sort of response that she has experienced from other pupils she has worked with who had SEN
SteveSteve has been teaching geography in a secondary school for two years He has now had considerable experience with challenging behaviour He doesnrsquot think that pupils with BESD are any different from other pupils who display disruptive behaviour This year however he is having particular difficulties with a Year 10 pupil called Wayne Wayne is extremely challenging in lessons Steve is concerned about the impact that Wayne is having on the other pupilsrsquo exam studies
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
12 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the pupilsFour pupils are referred to throughout the modules These are fictional case studies designed to illustrate a range of BESD The action taken and advice given in each case are illustrative and should be seen in the context of the scenario Your local context may offer different solutions Each pupil has a lsquoCase filersquo which will appear via a tab in the unit where that case is being discussed Each Case file contains background information about one pupil which can be accessed throughout the modules to support your judgements
LeanneAge 8
Home Leanne is an only child living with her mother Her mother appears to be distant from her daughter and has mental health problems Her father is in prison
In lessons Leanne has difficulties with reading and uses limited and often confused speech She lacks confidence to try new tasks Increasingly she seems to be in a world of her own and rarely finishes off her work
Concerns Leanne is underweight very anxious and avoids other children She is reluctant to speak and has been seen picking at scabs on her wrists She eats little at lunchtime and her appearance is unkempt Recently she arrived at school crying saying that she hated school and was forced to attend by her mum
Socially She has no close friendships and often bursts into tears
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
13The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
JoshAge 12
Home Josh lives with his mother her boyfriend and his half-brother Kieran aged five Josh feels that Kieran is the favoured child and that he (Josh) is in the way
In lessons Josh has a short attention span and limited skills in language and basic skills He has low self-esteem and is aware that he is operating below the level of his peers in literacy
Socially Josh is unpopular and tends to spoil offered friendships He is easily upset by others and frequently has angry outbursts
Incidents He has had two fixed-term exclusions for physical attacks on peers
What works for him Josh responds to clear routines structures and staff attentionsupervision that lessen the disruption he shows in class He can respond well in PE and ICT lessons
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
14 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
DanielAge 10
Home Danielrsquos mother left the home when Daniel was six He currently lives with his dad and dadrsquos girlfriend
In lessons Daniel is making very slow progress particularly with his literacy skills He enjoys PE art and technology
Concerns He often has angry outbursts and displays disruptive behaviour often getting into fights with his peers
WayneAge 14
Home Wayne has been removed from his mother an alcoholic who was suspected of abuse and neglect He does not know his father
Wayne has had a succession of failed foster placements and changes of school
In school Wayne can be highly disruptive moving around the classroom and arguing with teachers His removal from lessons by senior members of staff is a frequent occurrence He has had two fixed-term exclusions for violent behaviour
Note As Wayne is a child in the care of his local authority there has always been a personal education plan (PEP) in place for him
Specific concerns These include ADHD dyslexia mental health concerns and self-harm (he has cut his wrists in front of his foster carers)
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
15The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Meet the expertsAlanAlan was a secondary school deputy headteacher and is now employed as a behaviour specialist for the local authority His work involves supporting individual pupils with BESD providing reports on their progress and acting as an advocate for them in a range of multi-agency meetings He coaches many leaders in the local schools to develop their practice in the area of BESD in order to improve outcomes for this group of pupils
BarbaraBarbara is an experienced primary SENCO who has just completed her National Programme of Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) and is acting as a lead within the cluster As a SENCO she sees it as part of her role to develop her colleaguesrsquo skills in supporting pupils with BESD and provide them with the knowledge that they need to ensure that their Wave 1 teaching is of the highest quality
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
16 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
School leadersWithin the School leaders tab you will find a presentation which will provide additional notes for leadership teams and other professionals who may be providing training or CPD in this area
The presentation and accompanying notes are designed to provide a summary of the key messages and also to align these messages with other priorities in schools They could be used at cluster meetings with other school leaders or consultants to align with existing CPD planned for your school development
The 20 slides in the presentation will provide you with
bull a summary of each section
bull the key messages in the resource and how these can be aligned with other related priorities
bull (in the notes section) links to additional resources and reports which will support you in this area
There are also seven additional video clips of senior leaders which you may like to view
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
17The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
The libraryThere are additional resources to support you with your study of this area These are often extracts from longer articles and the full references have been supplied should you wish to read more widely on each subject
Each of the four modules has a set of resources attached to them and these may be accessed by looking at the relevant files in the Library
The self-evaluation resourceThis may be accessed by looking at file 51 in the LibraryEach person who is involved in working through the self evaluation should complete it and save it in their CPD folder on their personal computer This exercise could form part of a professional development meeting Take as long as you need to complete this The key point is that you come to a consensus about what the ratings mean in the context of your school and agree an action plan from your results You may decide to do this work with some or all of the staff depending on your staff profile
There are 32 statements in total some of these relate to knowledge and some to adjustments that you have made to your teaching and practice in the light of this knowledge The statements are arranged under each of the following five titles
bull Introduction Understanding BESD
bull How BESD develop
bull Provision that promotes the inclusion of pupils with BESD
bull Helping individual pupils with BESD
bull Support from colleagues other agencies and parentscarers
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
18 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
You are asked to rate yourself (1 = not very confident to 4 = very confident) for each statement and then to discuss your ratings with colleagues that you work with and perhaps adjust your own ratings as a result of these discussions
The school IDP action plan which will evolve from the self-evaluations will indicate the times that have been set aside for staff to develop their knowledge confidence and skills in this area other professionals they will engage to work alongside them and how this action plan will align itself with other CPD in improving learning and teaching in your school in order to narrow the gaps in attainment for vulnerable pupils
Asset 51 Self-evaluation resource for the learnerNote It is planned that this self-evaluation resource is completed by the learner at the start of the resource It can be used to inform schools of the existing knowledge of BESD and to identify gaps The learner can complete the checklist again having worked through the units
Codes used
K ndash knowledge
A ndash adjustment to practice
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
19The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
My knowledge and understanding of BESD and adjustments that can be made to practice
Rate 1ndash4
1= not very confident
4= very confident
1 2 3 4
Introduction Understanding BESD
1K I know the official definitions of BESD
2K I understand the factors that create BESD
3K I appreciate the difference between lsquoacting outrsquo and lsquoacting inrsquo and that both can indicate the presence of BESD
4K I know that BESD often overlap with mental health problems
5A I understand that my own emotions and practice can decrease or increase pupilsrsquo BESD and I take appropriate action
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
20 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 1 How do BESD developIn this scenario Mandeep who teaches Leanne asks the question lsquoHow do BESD developrsquo Throughout this module the following areas are explored
bull mental health
bull attachment and development
bull other special educational needs
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Every Child Matters outcomes framework
bull The Maslow hierarchy of needs or theory of motivation
bull Definition of attachment
bull National CAMHS review diagram showing resilience and risk factors
bull Introduction to neuroscience
bull What are speech language and communication needs
bull Helping children with anxiety and depression
bull Helping children with ADHD in the classroom
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Children and young people in mind the final report of the National CAMHS Review wwwdhgovukenPublicationsandstatisticsPublicationsPublicationsPolicyAndGuidanceDH_090399
bull The Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Dyslexia and speech language and communication needs (SLCN)wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoInclusion Development Programmersquo)
bull Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) Supporting pupils on the autism spectrum (00041-2009BKT-EN) wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search using the reference number)
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
21The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 2 How can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDIn this scenario Zoe who teaches Josh asks the question lsquoHow can I improve provision in the classroom for pupils with BESDrsquo The following areas are explored
bull quality first teaching
bull classroom environments
bull social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL)
The following key resources are also provided to support you in your learning
bull Quality first teaching
bull Key characteristics that promote pupilsrsquo mental health
bull SEAL and SENBESD in secondary schools
bull SEAL and positive behaviour in primary schools
bull School leadership and SEAL
bull SEAL and the secondary curriculum
bull Effective teaching and learning
bull The principles of good classroom management
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
22 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
bull Developing a positive mind-set
bull Motivating pupils with BESD in class
bull The importance of the physical environment
An additional resource referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section is
bull Progression Guidance Professional Development Course wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoProgression guidance coursersquo)
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
23The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
Module 3 How can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyIn this scenario Beth who works closely with Daniel asks the question lsquoHow can I support individual pupils with BESD more effectivelyrsquo The following areas are explored
bull the curriculum
bull managing emotions
bull the role of the SENCO
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull Active listening
bull The importance of emotions in the classroom
bull Anger management resources
bull Provision mapping
bull The role of the SENCO
bull BESD guidance on curriculum delivery
bull What is a nurture group
bull Checklist for arrangements for out of class
bull Peer mentoring
bull BESD 2008 guidance on child protection and safeguarding
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
The Primary and Secondary Frameworks wwwstandardsdcsfgovuknationalstrategies (Search for lsquoPrimary Frameworkrsquo or lsquoSecondary Frameworkrsquo)
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
24 The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-EN copy Crown copyright 2010
Module 4 What are the other sources of supportIn this scenario Alan who works with Wayne asks the question lsquoWhat are the other sources of supportrsquo The following areas are explored
bull pastoral support programmes
bull the Common Assessment Framework
bull working with other Childrenrsquos Services partners
bull partnerships with parentscarers
Key resources to support you with these topics are provided
bull What is a pastoral support programme
bull An example of a pastoral support programme
bull The Common Assessment Framework
bull Partnershipmulti-agency working
bull Roles of different agencies
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
25The National Strategies Inclusion Development Programme Primary and Secondary
Supporting pupils with BESD
00003-2010BKT-ENcopy Crown copyright 2010
bull Roles of CAMHS professionals
bull Youth offending teams
bull BESD 2008 guidance Building partnerships with parents and carers
Additional resources referred to in the guidance notes for leadership teams for this section are
bull Safeguarding looked-after children and multi-agency work wwwdcsfgovukeverychildmatters
bull Your child your schools our future building a 21st century schools system wwwpublicationsdcsfgovukdefaultaspxPageFunction=productdetailsampPageMode=publicationsampProductId=DCSF-00676-2009amp
bull The recommendations in Brian Lambrsquos review of SEN and disability wwwdcsfgovuklambinquiry
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
AcknowledgementsIndian Business Woman copyiStockphotocomVikramRaghuvanshi
Smiling standing business woman copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Friendly face copyiStockphotocomtrack5
Young Happy Man copyiStockphotocomjaroon
Girl portrait copyiStockphotocomfoxtalbot
Homework copyiStockphotocompelvidge
Boy sitting in classroom copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Portrait of teenage boy copy2009 Jupiterimages Corporation
Red Tie - On White copyiStockphotocomaabejon
African American model folding arms copyiStockphotocom4x6
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm
Audience Teachers initial teacher trainees teaching assistants headteachers and leadership teams (including SENCOs) Date of issue 02-2010 Ref 00003-2010BKT-EN
Copies of this publication may be available from wwwteachernetgovukpublications
You can download this publication and obtain further information at wwwstandardsdcsfgovuk
Copies of this publication may be available from DCSF Publications PO Box 5050 Sherwood Park Annesley Nottingham NG15 ODJ Tel 0845 60 222 60 Fax 0845 60 333 60 Textphone 0845 60 555 60
copy Crown copyright 2010 Published by the Department for Children Schools and Families
Extracts from this document may be reproduced for non-commercial research education or training purposes on the condition that the source is acknowledged as Crown copyright the publication title is specified it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context
The permission to reproduce Crown copyright protected material does not extend to any material in this publication which is identified as being the copyright of a third party
For any other use please contact licensingopsigovuk wwwopsigovukclick-useindexhtm